PennsylvaniaPennsylvania would recognize September 2026 as Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Month
The Pennsylvania House would name September 2026 "Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Month" to highlight child hunger and food waste in schools.
What it does
The House would recognize September 2026 as "Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Month" across Pennsylvania. This is a symbolic designation, with no school meal program or funding attached.
Argument forThe recognition could draw attention to school share tables, where students leave unopened food and drinks for classmates to take for free.
Argument againstNaming a month could have limited practical value for hungry students because the resolution provides no meals or funding.
More detail
The Pennsylvania House would designate September 2026 as "Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Month." The designation would apply across Pennsylvania. The recognition would cover September 2026 only.
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- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 28Reported as committedLatest
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Education): Report Bill As Committed. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 21Referred to EducationIntroduced
- Sep 28Reported as committedLatest
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